Terry Smiley is carrying the torch passed by Bob Battle

Terry Smiley joined Alabama Power Company on March 13, 2017 as the Birmingham Division External Affairs Manager. In this role, he manages relationships with external stakeholders and is responsible for business development, community relations, and governmental relations within the six-county area of North Central Alabama. Smiley comes to Alabama Power from Alagasco where he worked for 22 years. At Alagasco, Smiley served in various capacities in Operations, Customer Service, Marketing, and Governmental Relations where he directed governmental activities across the State of Alabama.

Terry received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Birmingham Southern College in Business Administration and Public and Private Management respectively. Terry serves on the Board of Directors for the A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club, Birmingham Education Foundation, Leadership Shelby County, and the Downtown Kiwanis Club. He also serves on the United Way Agency Impact Committee. In 2009, he was featured in the Birmingham Business Journal Top 40 under 40 and is a member of the Leadership Birmingham Class of 2012. He is also a graduate of Leadership Shelby County and Leadership Walker County. His previous community engagement includes past President of the Birmingham Southern College National Alumni Association.

Terry was inducted into the Birmingham Southern College Sports Hall of Fame in 2000 where he was an All American in basketball for two years and concluded his career as the all-time leading scorer. Terry and his wife Melissa reside in the city of Homewood and are the proud parents of Evan and Lauren Smiley.

Why have you decided to serve as a Torchbearer for the JLB?It is a privilege for me to accept the torch and be part of this effort to support One Place. It’s so important to me to support people who are dealing with very difficult issues like domestic violence and sexual assault and One Place provides a wholistic approach to fighting these issues.

What/who inspires you to be a Light in our community?I have been inspired and uplifted by so many people in my life and I feel it’s my duty to give back and be a light to others in our community. I focus daily on my responsibility and privilege to be a light in our community and supporting One Place is another opportunity for me to make an impact.